We Shall Be Free
Garth Brooks
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This ain't comin' from no prophet, Just an ordinary man. When I close my eyes, I see the way this world shall be When we all walk hand in hand. When the last child cries for a crust of bread, When the last man dies for just words that he said, When there's shelter over the poorest head, We shall be free. When the last thing we notice is the color of the skin, And the first thing we look for is the beauty within; When the skies and the oceans are clean again, Then we shall be free. We shall be free, we shall be free. Stand straight, walk proud, 'Cause we shall be free. When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this world's big enough for all different views, When we all can worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free. We shall be free, we shall be free Have a little faith, hold out, 'Cause we shall be free. And when money talks for the very last time, And nobody walks a step behind; When there's only one race, And that's mankind, then we shall be free. We shall be free ,we shall be free Stand straight, (walk proud,) Have a little faith, (hold out;) We shall be free. We shall be free, we shall be free, (Stand straight,) stand straight, (Have a little faith,) walk proud, 'Cause we shall be free.
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Written by: GARTH BROOKS, STEPHANIE DAVIS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Background"We Shall Be Free" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Garth Brooks.
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AlbumThe song was featured on Garth's album "The Chase" which was his fourth studio album.
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Release DateIt was released in August 1992 as the first single from the album.
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Co-WriterThe song was co-written by Garth Brooks and Stephanie Davis.
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Achievements"We Shall Be Free" reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart in 1992.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song main theme is about freedom, the end of racism, the end of prejudice, and all people standing together.
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Video ProductionThe video of the song was directed by Timothy Miller and Garth himself.
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Celebrity AppearancesThe video featured several celebrity appearances, including Winona Judd, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Michael W. Smith, Paula Abdul, Jay Leno and many more.
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AwardsThe music video won the Video of the Year at the 1993 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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Public ResponseIn spite of its controversial emphases for the time, the song became a fan favorite at Brooks's concerts.
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Anniversary VersionIn 2012, for the 10th anniversary of September 11 attacks, Brooks released a new version of the song, with video containing clips from the events of the attacks.
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Important SymbolThroughout Brooks' career, the song has been a symbol for unity and freedom and is a staple at his concerts.
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Charity ConnectionIn 1992, Brooks established the Touch 'Em All Foundation with Major League Baseball, with proceeds from this song going to the charity.
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